In Erik’s other life, he’s an sports editor and writer for other publications in a freelance capacity. He has been published in the New York Times, ESPN.com and the Miami Herald. He’s the Editor of USA Today’s LeBron Wire, a blog centered on LeBron James. In addition to that, he’s an freelance sports correspondent for the Associated Press based out of Portland, Oregon. Previously, he was the Portland Trail Blazers beat writer from 2013-2016. He also interned for the Trail Blazers team website in the 2012-13 season.